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Describe the change in hybridization (if any) of the Al atom in the following reaction: AlCl 3 + Cl – → AlCl 4 –

Options

  1. AThe Al atom in AlCl 3 changes from sp 3 to sp 3 d hybridization to form AlCl 4 –
  2. BThe Al atom in AlCl 3 changes from sp 2 to sp 3 hybridization to form AlCl 4 –
  3. CThe Al atom in AlCl 3 changes from sp to sp 2 hybridization to form AlCl 4 –
  4. DThere is no change in the hybridization of the Al atom in this reaction.

Correct answer

B. The Al atom in AlCl 3 changes from sp 2 to sp 3 hybridization to form AlCl 4 –

Step-by-step solution

Correct Option is : (B) The Al atom in AlCl 3 changes from sp 2 to sp 3 hybridization to form AlCl 4 –

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